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Bevan Brittan LLP

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Firm description and career prospects

Bevan Brittan is a national commercial law firm who provide a comprehensive range of services to clients in the public, private and third sectors which commission, provide, procure, fund and regulate public services.

Types of work

Our core markets are health, local government, housing, waste, energy and renewables, education, emergency services, public infrastructure, charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our client base reflects this and includes a third of all NHS bodies and all local authorities in England, 30 housing associations, and over 100 private sector firms who serve these sectors – all working together on the delivery of public services. Our services include advice covering outsourcing, major infrastructure projects and PFI, employment matters, regulation and governance, property, construction, litigation and dispute resolution, and general commercial issues. The firm operates in cross-departmental teams across these markets, harnessing the full range of skills and experience needed to provide top-quality legal advice. Teams are established in practice areas such as employment, property, commercial and infrastructure and clinical risk, covering both private and public sectors.

Who should apply

We recognise that the most important prerequisite of quality service is a team of lawyers dedicated to service excellence. Our success is maintained by attracting and keeping talented legal minds. We are looking for bright people with sound common sense and plenty of energy, who can think logically and clearly. You need drive, commitment, willingness to take responsibility and the ability to work and relate well with others.

Sponsorship

Bursary and funding for GDL and LPC available.

Work placements

We run a two-week summer vacation placement across our offices in London, Bristol and Birmingham. Applications must be made via the application form on our website.

Training contract programme

During each six-month seat, the core of your training will be practical work experience in conjunction with an educational programme. The training is aimed at developing attitudes, skills, legal and commercial knowledge which is essential for your career success. You are encouraged to take on as much work and responsibility as you are able to handle, which will be reviewed on a regular basis with your supervising partner. The firm is friendly and supportive with an open-door policy along with a range of social, sporting and cultural activities.

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Elena Goodfellow

University of East Anglia
Trainee Solicitor

I have really enjoyed my first year as a trainee at Bevan Brittan. My supervisor is always keen to give me complex work which means I contribute to the work of the firm rather than doing administrative tasks. The office in Birmingham is incredibly friendly and supportive.

Steven Eccles

University of Leicester
Partner

Bevan Brittan takes its obligations to trainee solicitors really seriously and this is reflected in the quality of training contract on offer. Our trainees have access to top quality, challenging and newsworthy work, while its emphasis on encouraging a team-based approach makes everyone feel valued and motivated, whatever their role.

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